Resident Travis Taylor went to enjoy the warm weather and a jog on the Lower Yard, when he noticed a mound of dirt and a hole in the ground surrounded … [Read more...]
Music Cambia 5-day workshop reveals artistic talent and “Purpose”
Resident Alexander Parlato said his passion for poetry and music died after he was sentenced and sent to a prison where there weren’t opportunities … [Read more...]
CDCR regionalizes and restructures leadership
CDCR’s objective is to provide better access to programs, reentry, support Beginning Jan. 1 of this year, the California Department of … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS — March 2025
1. California (The Orange County Register) – Assembly Bill 247 could provide raises to incarcerated firefighters. CDCR officials reported that … [Read more...]
Prisons block artificial intelligence use for parole suitability
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has blocked request for public records from researchers wanting to examine if race and … [Read more...]
CDCR reevaluates policy on drug discoveries and contraband
A federal grand jury indictment from Oct. 31, 2024, said a K-9 officer had planted drugs, phones, and knives around San Quentin Rehabilitation Center … [Read more...]
MTC unveils first memorial wall, recognizing 24 individuals
Mount Tamalpais College held its first annual ‘Remembrance Wall’ memorial celebrating the lives of 24 faculty members, students, and … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS – February 2025
California (CalMatters) – California prisons will return to the long standing practice of giving an allowance to people being released from prison. … [Read more...]
Signed and vetoed bills impact incarcerated effective 2025
The following list are of bills signed or vetoed by the Governor of California and could have an impact on the SQ community. Here is what was signed … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS – January 2025
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